Glasgow

The stunning Auditorium, Gallery and Private Dining Room at former church Oran Mor offer the most idyllic of settings for a larger seasonal celebration, while the unique, gnarled tree-lined interior of bar and restaurant Waxy O’Connorsis perfect for a more intimate gathering.

And if you’re keen to bring a touch of historic sparkle to your festivities, formal venue Fifteen Ninety Ninehas all of the Victorian elegance you could ever need.

Leeds

Be transported to the alps at this unique pop-up bar in north Leeds (Photo: YurtBar / Facebook)

Party in style at the ultra-glamorous Premiere…Red Carpet in the Riviera event at the Yorkshire Cricket Centre, where you can walk the red carpet and be entertained by singers, performers and acrobats.

Portsmouth

Embrace Portsmouth’s seaside roots with a nautical themed celebration aboard the HMS Warrior, or at the luxurious island hotel, No Man’s Fort.

For those who prefer to stay on dry land, the Admiral’s Gallery at the Mary Rose Museum offers a great atmospheric space for a party, with the Mary Rose making a beautiful backdrop.

Manchester

Ideal for a large gathering, the spectacular Monastery Manchester venue won’t fail to impress (Photo: The Monastery Manchester / Facebook)

Enjoy a white Christmas and plenty of fun on the indoor slopes at Chill Factore, give your party a sense of grandeur at the enchanting Monastery Manchester, or let your imagination run wild and pick your own party theme to come to life at the Imperial War Museum North – from Narnia to Alice in Wonderland, they can create an event to remember.

London

Embrace the wintry chills with a night at London’s coolest bar (Photo: Icebar London / Facebook)

Impress with a dinner at the secret Churchill War Rooms, hidden beneath the buildings of Westminster, or step up the cool factor at Icebar London, letting your hair down with a frosty tipple or two.

And for perhaps the most unique of venues the capital city has to offer, head to The Ivory Vaults, where you and your group will be entertained with an immersive theatrical dining experience.

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